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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 4:28:54 pm EST

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A quick shot of snow is expected overnight, with accumulations likely only in the higher elevations (generally above 2,000 feet). Most people in the Valley should see a quick shot of cold drizzle.

Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EST)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Abingdon VA	15:55	Clear	10	42	5	20	SSW 14	34 [WC]	29.86
Andrews-Murphy NC	16:02	Clear	10	48	6	18	WSW 9	43 [WC]	29.94
Chattanooga TN	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	52	15	22	S 16G28	-	29.89
Crossville TN	15:53	Clear	10	45	17	32	S 9G24	40 [WC]	29.81
Dalton GA	15:55	Clear	10	53	11	17	S 9G18	-	29.93
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	15:53	Mostly Clear	10	51	9	17	SW 17G24	-	29.84
Middlesboro KY	15:55	Clear	10	45	15	29	S 8G18	40 [WC]	29.84
Monroe Cnty TN	16:15	Clear	10	50	10	19	SW 14G24	44 [WC]	29.86
Morristown TN	15:55		10	48	8	19	SSE 6	-	29.84
Oak Ridge TN	15:53	Clear	10	49	12	22	VRB 7	-	29.86
Tazewell Cnty VA	16:15	Clear	10	38	7	27	SSW 12G20	29 [WC]	29.83
Tri-Cities TN	15:53	Mostly Clear	10	45	8	21	W 6	41 [WC]	29.88
Wise VA	16:15	Clear	10	35	14	40	S 13G21	25 [WC]	29.80
Greeneville, TN	16:15	Clear	10	44	8	22	CALM	-	29.85

Local Weather History For January 16th...

Snowstorm hit area in 2003. Up to 8" fell in the higher elevations and 1-4" in the valley.


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